總 (zǒng) - Total, overall, general, chief, always, in all cases & to summarize, to assemble.

總Tone 3

zǒng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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總 · zǒng

Total, overall, general, chief, always, in all cases;

to summarize, to assemble.

Total, overall, general, chief, always, in all casesto summarize, to assemble.

Usage highlights

General managerSummaryAlwaysTotal amountCommanderGeneral assembly

Synonyms

  • 总括— to summarize, to encompass
  • 总共— altogether, in total
  • 统— to unite, to govern

Antonyms

  • 分— to divide, to separate
  • 局部— partial, local

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The total population (总人口) is increasing.
  • He is the general manager (总经理).
  • You should summarize the main points (总结要点).
  • I always (总是) arrive on time.

Collocations

  • General manager(总经理)
  • Summary(总结)
  • Always(总是)
  • Total amount(总额)
  • Commander-in-chief(总司令)
  • General assembly(总会)

Idioms

  • To sum up the old and learn the new(总旧纳新)
  • To take overall responsibility(总揽全局)
  • To assemble all rivers(百川总汇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies concepts of unity, leadership, and comprehensiveness in Chinese administrative and organizational contexts.
  • Frequently used in business and military titles to denote highest authority or overall command.
  • Reflects the cultural value placed on holistic thinking and comprehensive oversight.

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